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I'm so glad that crosswalk is being used!!! I can't tell you the memories it has for me! I'm going to definitely go see it when I'm back in town again. (I'm really excited because I get to come back again this year at least once - for my 20 year high school reunion. Wow, I'm getting old!)

North Shreveport used to be such a great area! I wouldn't dare drive past the house my parents lived in when I was born now. From what I hear, that neighborhood is a drug mecca. YIKES! My parents built that house!

I think I would cry if I ever saw apartments built on the old Hamel's property. I always think of the ostrich when I drive past and the train with the tunnel. I even had a birthday party there when I was 5 or 6.

Was Al Bolton a weather guy? If so, he's not the one I was talking about. The one I was talking about was an anchor with Liz Swain. Now when I watch Shreveport news, I see people I went to high school with - Sonya Bailes, Linnea Fayard, etc.

I was not privileged enough to live there when Tony Roma's was there....I dont' think, anyway. I have been to one and have their baked potato soup recipe, though. YUM!!! (I read too much of the Louisiana food string today!)

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I'm so glad that crosswalk is being used!!! I can't tell you the memories it has for me! I'm going to definitely go see it when I'm back in town again. (I'm really excited because I get to come back again this year at least once - for my 20 year high school reunion. Wow, I'm getting old!)

North Shreveport used to be such a great area! I wouldn't dare drive past the house my parents lived in when I was born now. From what I hear, that neighborhood is a drug mecca. YIKES! My parents built that house!

I think I would cry if I ever saw apartments built on the old Hamel's property. I always think of the ostrich when I drive past and the train with the tunnel. I even had a birthday party there when I was 5 or 6.

Was Al Bolton a weather guy? If so, he's not the one I was talking about. The one I was talking about was an anchor with Liz Swain. Now when I watch Shreveport news, I see people I went to high school with - Sonya Bailes, Linnea Fayard, etc.

I was not privileged enough to live there when Tony Roma's was there....I dont' think, anyway. I have been to one and have their baked potato soup recipe, though. YUM!!! (I read too much of the Louisiana food string today!)

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I would have to add the Shreveport Captains to that list of things I miss in Shreveport. I know we have the Sport, but I am sorry Minor League Baseball is what I miss. not this simi-pro stuff they have there. I also miss the ribs from Tony Romas.

As far as the "AL" you are looking for, I think his name was Al Pierce. He was the Co-Anchor with Liz Swain, Ed Duransik and Ed Baswell.

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I would have to add the Shreveport Captains to that list of things I miss in Shreveport. I know we have the Sport, but I am sorry Minor League Baseball is what I miss. not this simi-pro stuff they have there. I also miss the ribs from Tony Romas.

As far as the "AL" you are looking for, I think his name was Al Pierce. He was the Co-Anchor with Liz Swain, Ed Duransik and Ed Baswell.

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Yeah, I'm with you on the Shreveport Captains. I would definitely like to see another professional league come here. Jackson recently persuaded the Braves into moving to a brand new stadium for one of their single A teams.

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I think we have to prove ourselves. Baseball's popularity had dropped off here a lot over the years, and the Captains just weren't making money. Taylor Moore had to get rid of the franchise before it broke him. It was a shame to see that happen, but it did. If we're ever going to get a Single A or AA team again, we're going to have to prove that we can support it.

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It sucked to see the Captains go, but I think there are a few reasons we lost them. Two of the reasons listed, Shreveport will not support a loser and the baseball strike (this is when I lost my interest in BB), are dead on. I think another major reason is the location of the park. It is in a really bad part of town. Who wants to go out there at night for a game and a mugging? Not me. We know about all the extra security for the Fair and Independence Bowl, but I doubt there is any for the BB games. IMO it is too dangerous.

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It sucked to see the Captains go, but I think there are a few reasons we lost them. Two of the reasons listed, Shreveport will not support a loser and the baseball strike (this is when I lost my interest in BB), are dead on. I think another major reason is the location of the park. It is in a really bad part of town. Who wants to go out there at night for a game and a mugging? Not me. We know about all the extra security for the Fair and Independence Bowl, but I doubt there is any for the BB games. IMO it is too dangerous.

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I mentioned this awhile back, but, it would be really cool if someone would build a riverfront baseball park right next to the Boardwalk. ... do a little shopping, little dining, and catch a game; all in the same area.

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I mentioned this awhile back, but, it would be really cool if someone would build a riverfront baseball park right next to the Boardwalk. ... do a little shopping, little dining, and catch a game; all in the same area.